James WestNOT waterproof!!These boots feel good and have excellent grip but PLEASE NOTE that they are NOT waterproof. No way, no how and unless you are boating on a sunny day on a bone-dry boat, your feet will get wet. This is important to know if you are planning on using these on a dinghy or on any boat that might get wet in any way. Also, you shouldn't consider wearing socks. If someone spills a glass of water on these boots, your feet will get wet. The neoprene sides soak water like a sponge.
I asked customer support before buying these but they didn't seem to know the product. It would be nice if they had a little more awareness of their products to help guide the consumer.

NOT waterproof!!

Mar 28, 2017

These boots feel good and have excellent grip but PLEASE NOTE that they are NOT waterproof. No way, no how and unless you are boating on a sunny day on a bone-dry boat, your feet will get wet. This is important to know if you are planning on using these on a dinghy or on any boat that might get wet in any way. Also, you shouldn't consider wearing socks. If someone spills a glass of water on these boots, your feet will get wet. The neoprene sides soak water like a sponge.
I asked customer support before buying these but they didn't seem to know the product. It would be nice if they had a little more awareness of their products to help guide the consumer.

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We'd be very happy to assist in any way we are able. Please feel free to reach out to the team at 800.247.6575 or email at customerservice@sperry.com. Thank you.

MikePoor qualityBoot performed very well for working a wet foredeck. After only being used for a dozen day races the sole is delaminating from the foot bed. I will not purchase it again. I have owned the boot for 1 and 1/2 years. I expected better from Sperry.

Poor quality

Jun 25, 2013

Boot performed very well for working a wet foredeck. After only being used for a dozen day races the sole is delaminating from the foot bed. I will not purchase it again. I have owned the boot for 1 and 1/2 years. I expected better from Sperry.

TagExcellent grip and snug feel for dinghy sailing, not at all clunky.These dinghy boots are great for Lasers and trapezing and and hiking in other small dinghies. They are a little harder to put on and take off than Ronstan and Gill boots I have owned due to the zipper location and velcro ankle strap. They are snug with thin water socks even at one European size larger than I normally fit. They are great while sailing, my only concern is how they will last walking around the boat park on concrete and pavement before and after sailing before changing from street clothes.

Excellent grip and snug feel for dinghy sailing, not at all clunky.

Sep 04, 2012

These dinghy boots are great for Lasers and trapezing and and hiking in other small dinghies. They are a little harder to put on and take off than Ronstan and Gill boots I have owned due to the zipper location and velcro ankle strap. They are snug with thin water socks even at one European size larger than I normally fit. They are great while sailing, my only concern is how they will last walking around the boat park on concrete and pavement before and after sailing before changing from street clothes.

JohnThis is a great product. I am very satisfied with them. I would recommend them to anyone in or around water.I am very happy with these water shoes as I use them for bird watching at the ocean. I can walk anywhere with them and my feet stay dry. I find the size a true fit.

JoStoDinghy sailingI really do like these boots because they're great for hiking and they never slip while jumping around on a dinghy. BUT the ankle is very narrow, which makes them difficult to get over dry suit booties. For warm weather, they're great but I would recommend wearing them with socks because the insoles are weird.
Another note- there is a covering over the sperry logo that peels off.

Dinghy sailing

May 14, 2012

I really do like these boots because they're great for hiking and they never slip while jumping around on a dinghy. BUT the ankle is very narrow, which makes them difficult to get over dry suit booties. For warm weather, they're great but I would recommend wearing them with socks because the insoles are weird.
Another note- there is a covering over the sperry logo that peels off.

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